How to Stock A Bar On The Cheap

When you're having people over, but don't want to spring for top shelf alcohol for a bunch of drunks who won't know the difference after about two hours, follow these steps to make sure the party keeps going without putting too much of a drain on your finances.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Ice, and lots of it
• Cranberry juice
• Orange juice
• Lemon/Lime soda
• Cola
• Ginger ale

1. Get plenty of light beer. It's cheap by the case, and cheaper by the keg

2. Buy vodka. Combined with the cranberry juice, orange juice, or both, it will make a delicious Cape Codder, Screwdriver, or Madras.

3. Add spiced rum. Mix with cola for a Cuba Libre, ginger ale for a Highball, or with lemon/lime soda.

4. Finish with Jack Daniels. Now you've added Jack & coke and Jack & ginger to the menu. Your guests will have about a dozen different choices when they pick their poison, and you'll only have to shell out for three kinds of booze.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you've got enough ice for drinks and to keep the beer cold.
• You can't have too many cups.
• Designate a driver.